WQ0039242_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Water Resources
ENVId0 W.E CI AL C?SS'R LOA'
October 19, 2017
Aaron Church, County Manager
Rowan County
130 West Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Subject: Permit No. WQ0039242
Rowan County
Rockwell EMS
Wastewater Collection System Extension Permit
Rowan County
ROY COOPER
GO Ve!'YIor
MI HAM- S. REGAN
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S. JAY ZIMM.ERMAN
Dir=r°r trrr
Dear Mr. Church:
In accordance with your application received May 23, 2017, and additional information received on
September 6, 2017 we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0039242, dated October 19, 2017, to
Rowan County (Permittee) for the construction and operation uponcertification of the subject
wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter
and supplement shall be considered a part of this permit and are therefore incorporated therein by
reference.
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this per
Condition 1.1:
Condition 1.3:
Condition I1.1:
Condition 1
Alternative design related to the proposed pump station to be installed for the subject
project. See Condition 1.1 for additional details.
The Permittee shall be responsible for the assuring routine maintenance procedures
and monitoring requirements for the Septic Tank/Effluent Pump System (STEP).
This permit shall not be automatically transferable; a request must be made and
approved.
A. Requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained
in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any individual system -wide collection system
permit issued to the Permittee.
It shall be responsibility of the Permittee to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the
appropriate design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North
Carolina General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement
wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to
the licensing board.
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State of North Carolina I £nvironrncntal Quality l Water Reitiourecit
1617 Mail Service Center l Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1 617
919-807-6300

Rowan County ^
Permit No. WQ0039242
if any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right
to request anadUudicatoryhearing upon written request within 3Odays following receipt o[this permit.
This request must be in the form of written petition, conforming to Chapter 1500 of North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office ofAdministrative Hearings, 6714Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
NC27699'6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall hefinal and binding.
|fyou need additional information concerning this matter, please contact ChristynFmrtenbnughat(91y)
887'6312or via e-mail at cdenL���
for S. Jay Zimmerman, KG'
Director, Division of Water Resources
hvDeborah Gore, Supervisor
Pretreatment, Emergency Respon:se, Collection System Unit
� Darryl Wagoner, P.E,Wagoner Consulting Engineers (sea
Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section Regional Operations
Water Resources Central FUes� VVCV0039243
PERCS(e|ectn»mic copy)
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Quality
in accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted to the
Rowan County
for the construction and operation of approximately 300 linear feet of 2-inch pressure sewer and one
STEP simplex pump station with audible and visual high water alarms as part of the Rockwell EMS
project, and the discharge of 320 gallons per day of collected domestic and commercial wastewater into
the City of Salisbury's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received May 23, 2017, and
additional information received on September 6, 2017 and in conformity with the project plans,
specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environmental Quality and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
specified conditions and limitations contained therein.
for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WQ0039242
Permit Issued: October 19, 2017
Treatment Facility: City of Salisbury WWTP (NC0023884)
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The PerMitte2iShereby authorized to:
Construct, and then operate pport"certlificlation the aforementioned wastewater collection extension.
Permitting of this project does not constitute anacceptance of any part of the project that does not
meet 15ANCAC2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as
applicable; and the Division's K8lmimurn Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting ofPump Stations
and Force Mains adopted June 2~ 2008 as applicable, unless specifically mentioned herein. Division
approval is based on acceptance ntthe certification provided by a North Carolina -licensed Pnmheuo|qna|
Engineer |othe application, It shall be the Permittee'o responsibility toensure that the as -constructed
project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules,
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special
Conditions identified below.
\. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. In accordance with the provision for alternative design covered under 35A NCAC 02T.0106(n), o
STEP simplex pump station is allowed in lieu of a duplex pump station, and is exempt from:
a Requirement tninstall power reliability per 15ANCA[0IT.0306(h)(1)(C).
b. Requirement to install/maintain a telemetry system per 15A NCAC 02T.0305(h)(1)(E).
2. Per the submitted plans and specifications, the pump station shall:
a. Provide J4'houmofstorage via the 1000-ga||on septic tank and 808-Qa|km pump tank.
The permittee shall be responsible for annual inspections of the septic tanks and
maintenance activities asdeemed necessary per 1SANCAC1BA.1961.
b, |oota|VK8n)ntain audible and visual alarms per 15A NCAC 02T.0305 (h)(1)(F) in an area
that iynoticeable tothe general public oronsitestaff.
C. Install/Maintain emergency contact siQnaQeper 15AN[ACO2T.O3o5(h)(2).
Regardless of the variance approval, inthe event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to
perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Pennittee shall take
immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the
construction ofadditional orreplacement facilities.
l The septic tanks and effluent pump shall adhere to the standards established in accordance with
3. The Permittee shall be responsible for the assuring routine maintenance procedures and monitoring
requirements for the Septic Tank/Effluent Pump System (STEP). The pennittemshall beresponsible
for annual inspections of the tanks and maintenance activities as deemed necessary -
Documentation for inspections and maintenance activities (i.e. pumping, repair, pump replacement,
etc.) must bemaintained for aminimum ofthree years. [15ANC4CI8A.1961]
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II. STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection
facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered
on its merits and may or may not be approved. [15A NCAC 02T.0104; G.S. 143-215.1(d3)]
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum
Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for
the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and
other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]
3. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
4. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the
operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0403. if an individual
permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met: [15A NCAC 2T .0108(b)3
a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge
to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or
surface water standards.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative
maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response has been developed and
implemented.
are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e.
Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected
ek.
lines shall be inspected at least once per every six -months and inspections
d. Pump stations that
365 days per year).
at least once per we
High -priority sewer
are documented.
e.
f.
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A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in
accordance with 15A NCAC 28 .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North
Carolina General Statute §143-215.1C.
h. A Grease Control Program is in place as follows:
1. For public owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least
biannual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and
the legal means to require grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also
include legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and
the legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite
sewer systems.
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I. For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-
annual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the
permittee or its representative.
l Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (1) and (2)
of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary sewer overflows.
i' Right-of-ways and easements shall be maintained in the full easement width for personnel and
equipment accessibility.
].
Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a) through (i) of this Rule for a minimum of
three years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system.
S. Noncompliance Notification;
The Permitteeshall report by telephone to a water resources staff member at the Mooresville
Regional Office, telephone number (7[4)663'1G99,assoon aspossible, but innmcase more than J4
hours, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following:
a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the fad|ku
incapable of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, line blockage orbreakage, etc.;o,
b. Any 55Oand/or spill over 1,O[0 gallons; or
c. Any SSOand/or spill, regardless ofvolume, that reaches surface water
Voice mail messages orfaxed information is permissible, but this shall not be considered as the
initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside oomna| business hours may also be
reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number(O00) 858'0368 or (919)
733'3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing and
submitting Part of Form C3'S50 (or the most current Division approved form) within five days
following first knowledge ofthe occurrence, This report must outline the actions taken orproposed
to betaken 1m ensure that the problem does not recur. Part || of Form CS-6SO (or the most current
Division approved form) can also becompleted toshow that the SSO was beyond control. [G.S.143'
6. Construction of the gravity sewers, pvmp stations, and force mains uhmN be scheduled so as not to
interrupt service bythe existing utilities nor result inanoverflow orbypass discharge ofwastewater
to the surface waters of the State. 115A NCAC 02T.0108(b)]
7. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the completed
Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be submitted with the required
supporting documents to the address provided on the form, /kcomplete certification is one where
the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as applicable. Any
wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion
of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the
Penmi1tec10appropriate enforcement actions.
If the permit Is issued toaprivate entity with amOperational Agreement, then mcopy of the
Articles of incorporation, Beclarmtionm/Cmvemm and 8nlmms that have been
appropriately filed with the applicable Cmuntyw Register of Deeds wfNrm ahmU be submitted with
the certification.
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A complete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are
provided as applicable. Supporting documentation shall include the following:
a. One copy of the project construction record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines &
force mains) of the wastewater collection system extension. Final record drawings should be
clear on the plans or on digital media (CD or DVD disk) and are defined as the design drawings
that are marked up or annotated with after construction information and show required buffers,
separation distances, material changes, etc.
b. Changes to the project that do not result in non-compliance with this permit, regulations, or the
Minimum Design Criteria should be clearly identified on the record drawings, on the certification
in the space provided, or in written summary form.
Prior to Certification (Final or Partial): Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in
non-compliance with this permit (including pipe length increases of 10% or greater, increased flow,
pump station design capacity design increases of 5% or greater, and increases in the number/type of
connections), regulations, or the Minimum Design Criteria. Requested modifications or variances to
the Minimum Design Criteria will be reviewed on a case -by -case basis and each on its own merit.
Please note that variances to the Minimum Design Criteria should be requested and approved
during the permitting process prior to construction_ After -construction requests are discouraged by
the Division and may not be approved, thus requiring replacement or repair prior to certification &
activation. [15A NCAC 02T .0116]
8. Gravity sewers installed greater than ten percent below the minimum required slope per the
Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria shall not be acceptable and shall not be certified
until corrected. If there is an unforeseen obstacle in the field where all viable solutions have been
examined, a slope variance can be requested from the Division with firm supporting documentation.
This shall be done through a permit modification with fee. Such variance requests will be evaluated
on a case -by -case basis. Resolution of such request shall be evident prior to completing and
submitting the construction certification. [ 15A NCAC 02T.0105(n)]
9. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the Life
of the wastewater collection facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0116]
10. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the
Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's
Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted
June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A
through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities,
and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. [15A
NCAC 02T .0104; 15A NCAC 02T .0108(b-c)]
11. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including
those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
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13. The issuance ofthis permit shall not exempt thePernittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by the Division any other Federal, State, or
Local government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which maybe required
bythe Division nrany other Federal, State, ofLocal government agencies. [G.5.143-2l5.1(b)]
13. The Permittee shall provide for the pump station and force main the following items:
a. Pump Station Reliability [1SAWCACQ2T.O3O5(h)(1)I:
1. Pump stations, except when exempted by Subparagraph 0)(2) of15A NCACO2l[83OG
shall be designed with multiple pumps such that peak flow can be pumped with the
largest pump out ofservice.
2. A standby power source or pump is required at all pump stations except for those pump
stations subject to Subparagraph (j)(2) of lSA NCAC 02T(}305. Controls yhmN be
provided to automatically activate the standby source and signal an alarm condition.
3. As an alternative to Part (c) for pump stations with an average daily design flow less
than 15,000 gallons per day as calculated using I5A NCA[U3T'U114, m portable power
source orpumping capability may beutilized. |tshall bedemonstrated tothe Division
that the portable source is owned or contracted by the pc,m}Ltee and is compatible
with the station. If the portable power source or pump is dedicated to multiple pump
stations, an evaluation of all the pump stations' storage capacities and the rotation
schedule of the portable power source o,pump, including travel timehamms, shall be
provided iothe case of multiple station power outage.
4. As an alternative to Part (ii) for pump or vacuum stations connecting a single building to
an alternative sewer system' wet well storage requirements shall be documented to
provide I4-hours' worth of wastewater storage or, exceed the greatest power outage
over the last three years or the documented response time to replace afai|ed pump,
whichever is greater. Documentation shall be required pursuant to the permit
application.
h. All pump stations designed for two pumps or more shall have a telemetry system to provide
remote notification of a problem condition to include power failure and high water alarm. [15A
MCACO2T.0305(h)(1)(E)]
c. High water audio and visual alarm. 115ANCAC0IT.0305(h)(1)(F)]
d. Pump stations shall have a permanent weatherproof sign stating the pump station identifier, 24-
hour emergency number and instructions to call in case of emergency. Simplex pump or,vacuum
stations serving o single-family residence shall have o placard or sticker placed inside the control
panel with a24-hnuremergency contact number. [15ANC4[02T.0305(h)(2))
e. Screened vents for all wet wells. [15ANCAC0IT.0385(h)/3l}
f. The public shall berestricted access tothe site and equipment. (15ANCACO2T.8305(h)(4))
Q. Air relief valves shall bc provided atall high points along force mains where the vertical distance
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ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
Permittee: Rowan County
Permit No: WQ0039242
Project: Rockwell EMS
Issue Date: October 19, 2017
County: Rowan
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate in accordance with Condition 7 of this permit
until the Division has received this Certification and all required supporting documentation, which includes:
• One copy of the project construction record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines & force mains)
of the wastewater collection system extension. Final record drawings should be clear on the plans or on
digital media (CD or DVD disk) and are defined as the design drawings that are marked up or annotated
with after construction information and show required buffers, separation distances, material changes,
etc.
Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit. A detailed
description for partial certifications should be attached to this form along with any certification comments.
Certification should be submitted in a manner that documents the Division's receipt. The Permittee is responsible
for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received.
PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned agent for the Permittee, hereby state that this project has been constructed pursuant to the
applicable standards & requirements, the Professional Engineer below has provided applicable design/construction
information to the Permittee, and the Permittee is prepared to operate & maintain the wastewater collection
system permitted herein or portions thereof.
Printed Name, Title
Signature Date
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having
been authorized to observe (D periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of the project name and
location as referenced above for the above Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: approximately 300 linear feet of 2-inch
pressure sewer and one STEP simplex pump station with audible and visual high water alarms as part of the
Rockwell EMS project, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, supporting documents, and design
criteria subsequently filed and approved. I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was
observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's Seal w/signature & date:
❑ Final ❑ Partial (include description)
Send the Completed Form & Supporting Documentation to the Following Address:
DWR WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
WASTEWATER BRANCH — PERCS UNIT
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699